PRESS RELEASE : Change of British High Commissioner to Brunei: Alexandra McKenzie [December 2023]
The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 5 December 2023.
Ms Alexandra McKenzie has been appointed British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam in succession to Mr John Virgoe.
Ms Alexandra McKenzie has been appointed British High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam in succession to Mr John Virgoe who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Ms McKenzie will take up her appointment during August 2024.
Curriculum Vitae
Full name: Alexandra McKenzie
Place of birth: California, USA
Marital Status: Married, with three children
| Year | Role |
|---|---|
| June 2022 to present | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Deputy Director for Northern Ireland Policy |
| Jan to May 2022 | DEFRA, Deputy Director Water, Flood and CBRN Emergencies |
| 2020 to 2021 | Bangkok, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2015 to 2020 | Singapore, Deputy Head of Mission |
| 2013 to 2015 | FCO, Southeast Asia Department, Deputy Head |
| 2009 to 2013 | Berlin, First Secretary, Foreign & Security Policy |
| 2007 to 2008 | Paris, First Secretary Political |
| 2004 to 2006 | Beijing, Head of Communications and Media |
| 2003 to 2004 | FCO and Beijing University. Full-time Mandarin language training |
| 2001 to 2002 | FCO, EU Enlargement Desk Officer |
